Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 2412

SECTION 307-01: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
Special Tool(s)
Automatic Transmission Flush
and Fill Machine
211-00018
Automatic Transmission Flush
and Fill Machine
199-00010 or equivalent
Material
Item
MERCON® V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM
Draining
CAUTION: Always refer to the instructions supplied with the flush and fill machine.
NOTE: Draining fluid from the transmission by removing only the fluid pan is acceptable for vehicles
that do not have a torque converter drain plug, for normal or severe duty fluid maintenance.
NOTE: A new procedure for draining and adding transmission fluid using a suitable transmission flush
and fill machine has been added. The following procedure has different methods for draining and
refilling the listed vehicles:
All vehicles using a suitable flush and fill machine.
Vehicles equipped with a torque converter drain plug.
Vehicles without a torque converter drain plug.
Use the method that is applicable to your vehicle.
All vehicles using a suitable flush and fill machine
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to
100-02 .
2. Use a suitable flush and fill machine to change the fluid.
3. When connecting the flush and fill machine, connect the machine to the fluid cooler tube after
the fluid cooler on the cooler return line. This will help remove any foreign material trapped in
the fluid coolers.
Refill
Specification
MERCON®V
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